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2013 Blackhawks Convention set for this weekend at the Hilton Chicago

The sixth annual Chicago Blackhawks Convention will take place at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave.) from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, with over 10,000 fans expected to attend.

The sold-out event, which is the first of its kind in the National Hockey League, will feature players, coaches and Blackhawks Alumni, along with team broadcasters and executives. The weekend includes 18 Q&A panels with players and front office staff, autograph and photo opportunities, an area dedicated to interactive games (Salon A) and over 40 vendors (Salon D).

The 2013 Blackhawks Convention officially launches for media attending with a social that includes all attendees on Friday in the Waldorf Room from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Master of Ceremonies and Blackhawks TV Color Analyst Eddie Olczyk will host the Opening Ceremonies in the International Ballroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. Several panels throughout the weekend will be streamed live on chicagoblackhawks.com and on mobile devices via the Official Blackhawks App.

Other highlights of the weekend include (subject to change):

Stanley Cup viewing for Convention attendees from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Boulevard Ballroom

Brandon Saad and Andrew Shaw discuss coming up through the ranks and making an impact in the NHL on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Blackhawks vanity license plates will be available for purchase from the Secretary of State’s office throughout the weekend in the vendor hall (Salon D), with a portion of all sales going to the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund

2013 Blackhawks Convention Hours:

Friday, July 26: Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. with all lower halls opening at 3:00 p.m.Opening Ceremonies will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the International Ballroom

Saturday, July 27: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 28: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For up-to-the-minute information, log on to chicagoblackhawks.com. Fans in attendance are encouraged to visit the information booth, located in the lower level lobby of the Hilton Chicago.